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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7381113 | Figure-enhancing sports bra An exercise brassiere provides sufficient support to allow a wearer to participate in active exercise or sporting events, yet is constructed to improve the esthetic appearance of the wearer's breasts. Support structure located between fabric layers firmly restricts ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7238080 | Bra support cup A bra support cup is made using two layers of foam. The outer layer has grooves along its inner surface. These are used to hold plastic ribs. The inner layer is bonded to the inner surface of the outer layer to hold the plastic ribs in place. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234993 | Bra cups having wave-shaped edge A bra includes two cups and each cup is connected with a side wrap and has a connection portion for connecting a shoulder strap which is connected to the side wrap. Each cup has a protrusion protruding from a top edge thereof so as to cover the nipple of the wearer ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7214120 | Brassiere having a spacer fabric and a method of making same A brassiere for supporting a wearer's breasts has breast cups with each of the breast cups connected to a central panel therebetween. The brassiere has a pair of side panels. Each side panel is connected to a different one of the pair of breast cups. The breast cups... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7179150 | Brassiere A moulded brassiere having a core of a first molded foam and a laminated second foam layer. An intermediate bridge between the cups with a flexible non-stretch bridge between the cups. Outer fabric layers extend beyond the core and defining straps. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7128761 | Method and apparatus for replacing a damaged spinal disc An apparatus for replacing a damaged spinal disc in a spinal column includes a resilient core having a first surface and a second surface. A first retaining device is connected to the first surface of the resilient core. The first retaining device includes an outer ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7074108 | Multi-layer uplift bra A multi-layer uplift bra which enhances a woman's natural curves while providing adequate support and coverage for the breasts includes a bottom portion capable of encircling the torso of a wearer, a pair of breast cups joined at a center portion, and a pair of stra... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7059935 | Breastfeeding support An improved support for placement underneath a woman's breast, to comfortably maintain proper positioning of the breast to a nursing baby. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052359 | Backless, strapless bra An improved backless, strapless bra comprising a pair of bra cups having an interior surface facing towards a user's skin that comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed thereon for adjoining the bra cups to the user's skin. The bra cups are permanently ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7052358 | Undergarment for lactating women An undergarment for lactating women includes a front panel extending over a woman's breasts and shoulders and a pair of absorbent pads placed within the front panel and covering the nipples to absorb extraneous discharge. The panels are made of a stretchable, breath... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7033244 | Bra for postpartum non nursing mothers The postpartum bra described utilizes a conically formed ice replacement pack laminated between an outer and an inner insulating layer of fabric as each of a pair of thermal bra cups. The bra cups are connected to a horizontal back strap by a pair of shoulder straps... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6986697 | Empaistic cup for a brassiere A decoratively patterned, laminated brassiere, including an outer fabric layer, a foam core and an inner fabric layer. The outer fabric layer having embossing therein to define the decorative pattern of the brassiere, the core having a corresponding embossed pattern... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6964596 | Push-up bra having attachable nipples A push-up bra for wear by a user, having a pair of breasts. The push-up bra includes a pair of cups each having a periphery. A flange extends outwardly from a portion of the periphery of each cup. The flange has a first surface, a side tab, and an upper tab. The fir... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6910224 | Article of clothing with buoyant material An article of clothing such as a vest incorporating buoyant material is configured to reduce pocket bulging when carried items that are placed in pockets and to allow the wearer to move freely. The article of clothing includes a main clothing unit having one or more... | 06/28/2005 |
| D504201 | Feminine breast liner | 04/26/2005 |
| 6540585 | Ventilated padded lingerie A ventilated padded material suitable for providing air circulation in padded lingerie is disclosed. Padded lingerie, for example, bras, typically are made from man-made materials that prevent perspiration from evaporating and then accumulates in the brea... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6443806 | Breast lift for brassiere A breast lift for brassiere, includes a bladder made of resilient, soft, waterproof material by fusion, a foamed silicon rubber material stuffed in the bladder, the foamed silicon rubber material having air bubbles therein, and at least one ventilation gr... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6406351 | Cup structure for bra A cup structure for a bra includes an outer layer (10) made of netted cotton fabric, a foam layer (20) connected to an inside of the outer layer and an inner lining (30) connected to the foam layer. The outer layer and the foam layer are flexible at all d... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6406352 | Brassiere cup of a bra A brassiere cup of a bra has a main body, and exterior clothes covering two sides of the main body. The main body includes a foam rubber layer, and two silk floss layers; the silk floss layers being each coupled to a respective side of the foam rubber lay... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6257951 | Reusable strapless backless bra A reusable backless, strapless, one-piece bra. The bra comprises an underwire, a light-weight aluminum layer and a rubber foam layer, the light weight aluminum layer being positioned between foam rubber layers. The aluminum enables the bra to be molded to... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6213841 | Cup structure for a bra A cup structure for a bra includes a front fabric, a rear fabric, and a soft pad between the front fabric and the rear fabric. The front fabric includes a first layer of woven cloth and a first layer of foam material engaged to an inner surface of the fir... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6165047 | Two-in-one brassiere for breast enhancement and support A breast enhancing brassiere is disclosed comprising a pair of laterally spaced breast cups joined together by a center section. At least one shoulder strap is connected to each breast cup. Inner cups for receiving the breasts included in each breast cup ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6156065 | Natural fixation of breast prosthesis A mastectomy garment for retaining a breast prosthesis in place on the anterior chest wall of a mastectomy patient. A combination bandeau/bra includes a normal bra cup for the natural breast (unless the patient has undergone a double mastectomy, in which ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 5983394 | Male upper garment and manufacturing method of reinforcement pad for use therein A male upper garment includes front and back panels whose sides and shoulder portions are sewed to have a neck opening at the top center and arm openings on the upper sides; and a pair of pectoralis major reinforcing means each having a recess for receivi... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5855606 | Breast prosthesis A breast prosthesis and an underwire adapted to retain the breast prosthesis. The breast prosthesis is affixed to the underwire by an attachment fixture molded into the posterior (or chest side) of the prosthesis. The attachment fixture, a female plug, is... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5769688 | Athletic breast and chest protector A breast and chest protector for women athletes designed to protect the breast and upper chest area from impacts caused by bodily contact with other athletes and from balls in play. The breast and chest protector comprises a soft, rubberized foam exterior... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5700288 | Breast prosthesis A breast prosthesis and an underwire bra adapted to retain the breast prosthesis. The breast prosthesis is affixed to the underwire bra by an attachment fixture molded into the posterior (or chest side) of the prosthesis. The attachment fixture, a female ... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5690537 | Protective brassiere with removable mounted inserts of electrically conductive material A protective brassiere that protects the delicate breast tissue and the related glandular areas from harmful radiation. The protective brassiere includes a generally concave-shaped right cup, a generally concave-shaped left cup that is disposed adjacent t... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5522892 | Breast augmentation device A breast augmentation device made from flexible rubber, having a breast-shaped front part and a hollow, rounded rear part for covering over the breast, wherein the rear part has a plurality of elongated grooves with vent holes and a plurality of elongated... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5492501 | Brassiere A pair of breast receiving cups are carried in spaced relationship by a body encircling portion of a brassiere. Clamp means are provided to position and maintain the brassiere in position on a person with their breasts disposed in the breast receiving cup... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5480429 | Breast prosthesis A breast prosthesis to be worn in a top part of a bathing suit includes a cup-shaped prosthetic body made of soft plastic material and having a rear side which faces a wearer's body and defines a cavity. At least one stiffening rib projects radially from ... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5395280 | Surgical brassiere having overlapping front and side prosthesis receiving pockets A surgical brassier is disclosed having a first pocket with an opening for receiving a front breast prosthesis and a second pocket with an opening for receiving a side prosthesis. The second pocket is disposed in overlapping relation to the first pocket s... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5340352 | Figure adjusting pad and process for manufacturing same A figure adjusting pad is capable of permitting a periphery of the pad to exhibit satisfactory shape retention without any independent core. The pad includes a silicone gel element formed therein with perforations and a stretchable fabric arranged for cov... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5334082 | Brassiere with augmenting bust support An improved brassiere includes a pair of fabric breast cups and straps, interconnecting said breast cups and maintaining a spaced apart relationship therebetween, for enabling the breast cups to be worn by a user. Breast pillows are provided for augmentin... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5326305 | Protective breast pad A flat cushion sized to cover the breast of the woman has an adhesive layer applied to one side thereof, while a protective cover is applied over the adhesive layer. When the protective cover is pulled off, the adhesive layer can be pressed against the in... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5158541 | Mastectomy compression surgical brassiere The present disclosure is directed to a mastectomy compression surgical brassiere having as a component a mastectomy brassiere having a pair of camisole shoulder straps and lined brassiere cups, a rectangular compression pad sewn to the inside of the fron... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5098330 | Breast enhancement brassiere A breast enhancement brassiere is disclosed wherein each of the breast cups is constructed having an inner pocket which receives a padding material and an outer pocket which receives a removable elastomeric member. A support wire extends along the lower c... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5071433 | Breast prosthesis aggregate A breast prosthesis aggregate consisting of (a) a flexible resilient breast prosthesis (10) imitating a female left or right breast; and (b) one or more flexible fastening slabs (12; 40,42) sealable to the skin of the wearer by a skin-friendly adhesive. T... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5050595 | Therapeutic garment A women's therapeutic support garment comprising a pair of breast supporting cups each of which is formed with an inner and an outer panel defining therebetween one of two cupped shaped pockets. A cupped shaped, thermal gel pack is placed in each pocket a... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5045018 | Camisole combined with brassiere cups The combination of a camisole embodying brassiere cups joined with a separate stretchable strip laterally placed at the base of brassiere cups and body of camisole. In addition, the brassiere cups may contain reinforcement materials of either a flexibly s... | 09/03/1991 |
